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Sensitivity of vegetation to climate variability and its implications for malaria risk in Baringo, Kenya
The global increase in vector borne diseases has been linked to climate change. Seasonal vegetation changes are known to influence …
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Efficacy of two PBO long lasting insecticidal nets against natural populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in experimental huts, Kolokopé, Togo
LLINs containing an insecticide plus the synergist, piperonyl butoxide (PBO) have been designed for increased efficacy against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors. …
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Phylogenetic analysis of canine distemper virus in South African wildlife
Canine distemper virus (CDV) causes a severe contagious disease in a broad range of hosts. This is the first study …
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Clinic-based evaluation study of the diagnostic accuracy of a dual rapid test for the screening of HIV and syphilis in pregnant women in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Screening pregnant women for HIV and syphilis is recommended by WHO in order to reduce mother-to-child transmission. We evaluated …
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‘That’s how we help each other’: Community savings groups, economic empowerment and HIV risk among female sex workers in Iringa, Tanzania
Female sex workers (FSW) are a socially and economically marginalized population heavily affected by HIV. Community empowerment approaches focus on …
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Healthcare providers' views and perceptions on post-mortem procedures for cause of death determination in Southern Mozambique
BACKGROUND: The minimally invasive autopsy (MIA) is being investigated as an alternative to the complete diagnostic autopsy (CDA), gold standard …
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Baseline predictors of antiretroviral treatment failure and lost to follow up in a multicenter countrywide HIV-1 cohort study in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been rapidly scaled up in Ethiopia since 2005, but factors influencing the outcome are poorly …
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Level of partograph utilization and its associated factors among obstetric caregivers at public health facilities in East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: The discrepancy regarding maternal mortality continues to be a health concern between developing and developed countries. The majority of …
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Outcome of patients with acute bacterial meningitis in a teaching hospital in Ethiopia: A prospective study
BACKGROUND: The mortality and neurologic sequelae associated with acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) remain high despite advances in medical care. The …
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Using mHealth to improve tuberculosis case identification and treatment initiation in South Africa: Results from a pilot study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) incidence in South Africa is among the highest globally. Initial loss to follow-up (ILFU), defined as not …
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Costing analysis of an SMS-based intervention to promote HIV self-testing amongst truckers and sex workers in Kenya
OBJECTIVE: HIV testing rates in many sub-Saharan African countries have remained suboptimal, and there is an urgent need to explore …
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Multidrug resistance among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae carried in the gut of out-patients from pastoralist communities of Kasese district, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health emergency that requires urgent attention. Most of the effort to prevent this …
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The association between antiretroviral therapy and selected cardiovascular disease risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: With increasing adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes in HIV/AIDS patients, the possible contribution of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to the …
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Brain is a potential sanctuary for subtype C HIV-1 irrespective of ART treatment outcome
Subtype C HIV-1 is responsible for the largest proportion of people living with HIV-1 infection. However, there is limited information …
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Rosuvastatin calcium nanoparticles: Improving bioavailability by formulation and stabilization codesign
PURPOSE: Rosuvastatin calcium (ROSCa) is a poorly soluble drug with bioavailability not exceeding 20%. Decreasing the particle size may enhance …
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Aetiology of neonatal sepsis in Nigeria, and relevance of Group b streptococcus: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes invasive infections in neonates and has been implicated as a cause of prelabour rupture …
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Insect diversity in the Saharo-Arabian region: Revealing a little-studied fauna by DNA barcoding
Although insects dominate the terrestrial fauna, sampling constraints and the poor taxonomic knowledge of many groups have limited assessments of …
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes and imbalance in angiogenic growth mediators and oxidative stress biomarkers is associated with advanced maternal age births: A prospective cohort study in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Advanced maternal age (AMA) has been associated with negative pregnancy outcomes. Oxidative stress (OS) and defective placental dysfunction are …
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Patient and health worker experiences of differentiated models of care for stable HIV patients in Malawi: A qualitative study
INTRODUCTION: Several models of differentiated care for stable HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Malawi have been introduced to …
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Characterization of crop residues from false banana /Ensete ventricosum/ in Ethiopia in view of a full-resource valorization
False banana /Ensete ventricosum [Welw.] Cheesman/ is exploited as a food crop in Ethiopia where it represents an important staple …